Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction 3/28/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

The Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles will meet on Saturday afternoon at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland.

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins finished the 2025 season with a 70–92 win‑loss record, placing fourth in the American League Central. Minnesota enters 2026 looking to rebound from last season’s poor result. Last night, the Minnesota Twins lost the team’s season opener to the Baltimore Orioles 2-1.

The confirmed starter for tomorrow’s game is Taj Bradley, who joins the Twins after a promising 2025 season with the Tampa Bay Rays. Bradley compiled a 6–8 win‑loss record, a 5.05 ERA, 127 strikeouts, and a 1.31 WHIP last season. His fastball‑cutter combination and improving command give Minnesota a legitimate chance to control the early innings of this matchup.

Minnesota’s lineup returns several key contributors, including Byron Buxton and Matt Walner, both of whom remain central to the team’s offensive identity. Let’s take a look at Buxton and Wallner’s statistics to better illustrate their impact last season.

• Byron Buxton amassed a .264 batting average, 35 home runs, 83 RBIs, 24 stolen bases and an .878 OPS.

• Matt Wallner compiled 22 home runs, 40 RBIs, 4 stolen bases and a .775 OPS.   

Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Baltimore Orioles finished the 2025 season with a disappointing 75–87 win-loss record, placing fourth in the American League East. The Orioles underperformed expectations last year but still enter the 2026 regular season with a young, talented core and a rotation capable of taking a step forward. The Orioles also played competitive baseball at home despite their overall record giving Baltimore a chance to reset to start the 2026 campaign.

The Orioles will start Kyle Bradish in tomorrow afternoon’s matchup with the Twins. Bradish only started six games in 2025, compiling a 1-1 record, a 2.53 ERA, 47 strikeouts, 10 walks and a 1.03 WHIP. His ability to generate weak contact and command the strike zone makes him a formidable starter for the Orioles.

The Baltimore Orioles return a deep and balanced lineup featuring Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson. In my opinion, both players are pivotal components to an Orioles team that looks to bounce back from a poor regular season record in 2025. Let’s dive into the numbers from last season to better shed light on my previous statements.

• Gunnar Henderson compiled a .274 batting average, 17 home runs, 68 RBIs, and a .787 OPS.

• Adley Rutschman posted a .220 batting average, 9 home runs, 29 RBIs and an .673 OPS.

Why the Minnesota Twins will win.

• Starting pitcher Taj Bradley gives Minnesota a legitimate chance to control the early innings.

• The Twins return a strong offensive core led by Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner.

• The Twins will be looking to improve on a poor overall win-loss record (36-45) on the road last season.

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win.

• Baltimore’s young core remains intact despite last season’s disappointing 75–87 finish.

• Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish has the potential to pitch at a high level.

• The Orioles lineup remains one of the deepest and most balanced in the American League.

• Baltimore has historically performed well in Opening Day home games.

Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction

This matchup features two capable starters, but Minnesota’s offensive core and overall lineup stability give the Twins a strong path to staying inside the number (1.5) here. Taj Bradley matches up well against an Orioles lineup that was inconsistent throughout last season, while Minnesota’s top‑end bats provide the more reliable run scoring floor. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Minnesota Twins plus the 1.5 runs in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Minnesota Twins -1.5